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marronnier dinde

Aesculus hippocastanum

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<em>Aesculus hippocastanum</em>, commonly known as the common horse chestnut, is a large deciduous tree in the family Sapindaceae. It has a very wide global distribution and is widely cultivated as an ornamental street and park tree across temperate regions worldwide. Originally native to the Balkans, it has naturalized extensively throughout Europe, North America, and other parts of the world. Its conservation status has not been formally evaluated by the IUCN. The species typically grows in temperate woodland and urban environments, favoring deep, moist, fertile soils. Diet information for this species is not available in current records. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.

Names in Other Languages

Spanish castaño-de-indias
French marronnier dinde
German Rosskastanie
Portuguese Castanheiro da Índia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of marronnier dinde?
The scientific name of marronnier dinde is Aesculus hippocastanum. It belongs to the genus Aesculus.
Where does marronnier dinde live?
marronnier dinde is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria), Asia (Armenia, Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (28 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Algeria, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic.
What family does marronnier dinde belong to?
marronnier dinde (Aesculus hippocastanum) belongs to the genus Aesculus, which is part of the taxonomic family Sapindaceae.
What kingdom does marronnier dinde belong to?
marronnier dinde (Aesculus hippocastanum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of marronnier dinde?
The closest relatives of marronnier dinde in the genus Aesculus include Marronnier à fleurs roses, marronnier de l'Himalaya, marronnier de l'Ohio, marronnier du Japon, marronnier jaune.

Native Range — 36 Countries

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